A modernist home nestled into Wisconsin’s driftless region, a pragmatic fix for a 1960s dorm building, a commercial building with a big heart and a clever disguise for an old power plant tank are among the architectural projects that will be recognized Thursday by the AIA Wisconsin, the state’s society of the American Institute of Architects.

Marcus Theatres is warming up for the Oscars with a string of past best-picture winners in January.

First up is "Ben-Hur," the 1959 epic that won a then-record 11 Academy Awards, including best actor for Charlton Heston and best director for William Wyler. ("Titanic" and "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" later tied the record.) | Jan. 2, 2014»Read Full Article

Local electronic music duo Kiings have paired up with Field Report frontman Christopher Porterfield for a new "electronic soul" song called "Garden." Photo provided by Kiings.| Jan. 2, 2014»Read Full Blog Post